A very cold morning (-3°C on the school clock) saw a really brave performance from the Waverton team against a Tarvin side that was made up of some taller and older players. Overall the result was 10-1 in Tarvin’s favour.
The first ¼ was lost 3-0 but Rafa showed a great turn of pace and was only denied pulling one back for Waverton by the post after a 30yard run from inside his own half.
In the second ¼, despite losing 2-0 the passing from Waverton improved as the lads warmed up and one notable passage saw Oliver, George and Eric combine end to end to create a really great chance that Eric played just wide.
Oliver made half a dozen excellent saves throughout the first ½ - one really brave on the stroke of half time - and his distribution from goal kicks was greatly improved – always looking to pass the ball wide and away from the danger zone in the middle – his team mates taking up great positions to help him with that.
In the third ¼ the 2-0 scoreline to Tarvin was flattering as Waverton were the better team – beaten by 2 long range shots from Tarvin’s best player. A highlight in this half was Christopher’s run and shot that was kept out by their keeper.
In the final ¼ the cold really started to set in and both teams lost concentration. However, Waverton took the lead through George after he never gave up on a long ball from Eric through the middle – his efforts meant he was able to capitalise on a small slip from the Tarvin keeper and he finished really well.
Really good to see the boys listening to the coaches advice to dribble with the ball and shoot when they are closer to the goal to have a better chance of scoring. Christopher, Ellis and Rafa in particular ran well on the ball and as a result created great chances for the team. Tackling was improved across the pitch with notable challenges cutting out Tarvin’s attacking threat by Coby, Eric, Guy.
Great effort lads, and with the clock stating -1°C at the end, thanks to the well padded parents for their support as well.
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